Brockton Rox Announce Rick Derringer Concert

The Brockton Rox (Summer Collegiate, Futures League) have announced that the Shaw’s Center, adjacent to Campanelli Stadium, will host Rick Derringer on Saturday, February 10, 2018.  Derringer will play hits from his storied career, including “Hang On Sloopy,” “Frankenstein,” “Rock and Roll Hoochi Koo,” “Free Ride,” “Still Alive and Well,” “Real American” and many more.

Brockton Rox Hire Marlin at VP and GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox announced the hiring of veteran baseball executive Todd Marlin as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rox Baseball today.  Marlin is the latest addition to the team’s senior management team which also includes President and majority owner Chris English, Shaw’s Center Vice President Michael Canina, and consulting partner Andy

English Introduced as New Owner of Brockton Rox

Chris English, chairman of the Brockton 21st Century Corp. and former owner of the defunct indy pro Nashua Pride (Atlantic League) from 1998-2004, was introduced as the new owner of the summer collegiate Brockton Rox (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) at press conference on Monday.  Read more and view photos here.

Brockton Rox Under New Ownership

Chris English, chairman of the Brockton 21st Century Corp. and former owner of the defunct indy pro Nashua Pride (Atlantic League) from 1998-2004, is the new owner of the summer collegiate Brockton Rox (Futures Collegiate Baseball League).  English has already begun investing money in the field at Campanelli Stadium.  Read more here.

Two Seasons In, a Look at the ‘Summer Collegiate’ Brockton Rox

Brockton Enterprise staff writer Morgan True takes a look at the Brockton Rox’s attendance and financials two seasons after jumping from the indy pro Can-Am League to the summer collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Brockton Rox Named Futures League Organization of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox have been named the 2012 FCBL Organization of the Year after setting a league attendance record with 41,141 total fans and averaging 1,714 fans per night.

The Office, Summer Beach Party, and More in Brockton

PRESS RELEASE – After spending a week on the road, the Brockton Rox return home for a trio of games at Campanelli Stadium to kick off the month of July with a bang.

Awesome Sports Logos You May Have Never Seen?

Gavin Spittle from Sport Radio 610 in Houston has put together his list of  “Awesome Sports Logos You May Have Never Seen.”  Baseball logos making the list include the Modesto Nuts, Lansing Lugnuts, Montgomery Biscuits, defunct Joliet Jackhammers, Brockton Rox, Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide, and Corpus Christi Hooks.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Brockton Rox Stadium Agreement: Details Emerge

Brockton 21st Century Corporation, which controls Campanelli Stadium, has given approval to a letter of intent detailing a new one-year agreement between the summer collegiate Brockton Rox (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) and the City of Brockton.  Under the agreement, the Rox will deposit $100,000 into an operating account, spend no less than $30,000 marketing the team and the

Brockton Rox to Officially Join Futures League

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton 21st Century Corporation is pleased to announce that it has executed a Letter of Intent to provide for the Brockton Rox Baseball Team’s inclusion this season in The Future Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Brockton Rox Baseball Team will continue to be operated by Chris Carminucci through Entertainment Management

Brockton Rox Talk Postponed

The Brockton City Council’s Finance Committee has delayed until March consideration of a proposal by the owners of the dormant indy pro Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) to field a Futures Collegiate Baseball League team at Campanelli Stadium in 2012.  The Rox are apparently in talks with a potential local investor and won’t be ready to present the “whole pot” until the committee’s

Rox to Make Pitch for Summer Collegiate Play

Before the summer collegiate version of the Brockton Rox (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) can play at Campanelli Stadium, the owners must face the Brockton City Council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday night to answer questions.  As previously reported, the indy pro Rox (Can-Am League) have gone dark for the 2012 season, while the owners prepare to launch a summer collegiate franchise to

More on the Brockton Rox

Now that the indy pro Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) have decided to call it quits for the 2012 season, the city must grapple with the $3.2 million debt remaining on the bond used to build Campanelli Stadium.  Without a professional baseball tenant, paying the annual $900k bond payment just got a little tougher.  Rox CEO Chris Carminucci is in talks with the city to renegotiate

Brockton Rox Sit Out 2012, Summer Collegiate Option on Deck

As announced by the indy pro Can-Am League yesterday, the financially-troubled Brockton Rox will sit out the 2012 season.  To fill the void at Campanelli Stadium, the ownership will seek membership in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, if the city is willing to entertain the idea.  Securing a franchise won’t be difficult, as co-owner Chris Carminucci was the brainchild (or at least one of

Can-Am League Set for 2012 Campaign Without Rox

PRESS RELEASE – Can-Am League commissioner Miles Wolff announced the league’s roster of teams for the 2012 season on Friday. The Newark Bears, New Jersey Jackals, Quebec Capitales, Rockland Boulders and Worcester Tornadoes will take the field for the upcoming campaign, which includes interleague games with the American Association. The Brockton Rox will not play in 2012.

Rox Battle Attendance Woes

It doesn’t appear to be good times at Campanelli Stadium for the indy pro Brockton Rox (Can-Am League).  Attendance has dropped to an all-time low of 80,549, or 1,752 fans per game, with just a few home dates left on the schedule.  The team averaged 2,176 last year and hit a franchise high of 3,891 in 2005.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Here’s the World’s Most Expensive Hot Dog

As we reported earlier this week, the indy pro Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) plan to offer an $80 hot dog to break the Guinness World Record for the planet’s most expensive hot dog.  Read more and view photo here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Rox to Sell World’s Most Expensive Hot Dog

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Wednesday that the club will attempt to set the Guinness Book of World Records’ mark for the most expensive hot dog. The hot dog will go on sale at the Campanelli Stadium concession stands starting on National Hot Dog Day, July 23, when the Rox face the Newark Bears at 7:05 p.m.

A Minor League Baseball Tour Around New England

Boston Globe correspondent Christopher Klein takes a look at the 10 minor league ballparks/teams in New England that you should check out this summer.  Read more and view photos here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Canina Tabbed as Brockton Rox Club President

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Wednesday that CEO Chris Carminucci has named Michael Canina the club’s president. Canina was also named the president of The Shaw’s Center, the 15,000 square-foot catering and banquet facility adjoining Campanelli Stadium.

New Logos, Colors for Brockton Rox in 2011

PRESS RELEASE – In preparation for the club’s tenth season in 2011, the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League unveiled their new logos and colors on Monday.

Rox Tap Bill Buckner as Field Manager

We don’t typically report on field personnel and players, but this one is pretty interesting.  The Can-Am League’s Brockton (MA) Rox have announced that veteran major leaguer Bill Buckner has been brought on board as the team’s skipper for the 2011 season. 

‘Spaceman’ Lands in Brockton for Hot Stove Banquet

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Wednesday that the club’s ninth annual Hot Stove Banquet, presented by Webster Bank, will held on Friday, January 21, 2011, at the Shaw’s Center. The evening will feature former major-league hurler Bill “Spaceman” Lee making his return to Brockton, this time as a panelist.

Lee, Rox Get Called to the Hall

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox announced on Thursday that the hat worn by former major leaguer Bill Lee during his 2010 Can-Am League start for the Rox has been requested by the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Campanelli to Host BQ Before Jonas Brothers Game

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox and the Shaw’s Center announced on Monday that the facility will host a barbecue open to the public during the Jonas Brothers’ Road Dogs softball game at Campanelli Stadium, taking place August 26.

‘The Spaceman’ to Pitch for Brockton Rox

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Monday that former Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos lefthanded hurler Bill Lee (pictured) will join the club as the team’s starting pitcher for the game on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 1:05 p.m. against the Worcester Tornadoes.

Cage Fighting Xtreme Returns to Campanelli Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – One year after hosting the largest outdoor mixed martial arts event in New England history, the Brockton Rox announced on Thursday that Campanelli Stadium will be the location of the second annual Cage Fighting Xtreme MMA event, taking place Saturday, August 14. Bouts will start at 3:00 p.m.

Rox, CCU Team Up, Debut ‘Round the Bases’ Program

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox professional baseball club and Crescent Credit Union announced a partnership on Wednesday, unveiling the “Round the Bases” program for Brockton youth age 8 through 12.

‘Check N’ Cheer’ With Rox Fans on Your iPhone

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Monday a partnership with CrowdZone, an iPhone application company based out of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Low Turnout for Rox, Caps Exhibition Games at OOB

The two exhibition games played by the Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox and Quebec Capitales at the revived former Triple-A stadium for the Maine Guides in Old Orchard Beach (ME) were poorly attended.  Reports are that the attendance for both games was around 200 fans each night.  As pondered by Chris Carminucci

Rox Top Caps in Game #2, ‘Oil Can’ Puts on a Clinic at OOB

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The Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox and Quebec Capitales closed out their two game exhibition series a The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach (ME) with a 6-1 win for the Rox on Sunday.  Before the game, former MLB pitcher Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd put on a pitching clinic.  View “Oil Can” news clip here.

Caps Top Rox in Game 1, ‘Oil Can’ Boyd & Game 2 Tonight at OOB

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The Can-Am League’s Quebec Capitales defeated the Brockton Rox last night in an exhibition game played at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach (ME).  It was the first professional baseball game played at the park since the former Triple-A home of the Maine Guides was saved and revived by community volunteers.  The teams face off for second game tonight, but

WXBR Will be the Radio Home for all 2010 Rox Games

PRESS RELEASE – The Rox announced that AM 1460 WXBR will once again be the team’s flagship radio station in 2010. All exhibition, regular season games, plus any playoff contests, will air live on the station based in Brockton.

Rox Welcome Buckner to Campanelli Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League will welcome former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner to Campanelli Stadium on Saturday, September 4, the club announced on Friday.

Rox Announce Anthem Tryouts, Job Fair

PRESS RELEASE – The Rox will be holding their game-day worker job fair and their national anthem tryouts on Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, May 5, both from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Both events will take place at the Shaw’s Center, next to Campanelli Stadium.

Rox, Caps Bring Pro Ball Back to the Beach

The Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox announced yesterday that the team will play a two game exhibition series at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach (ME) against the Quebec Capitales on May 22 and 23.  As you know, the former home of the Triple-A Maine Guides was saved from the wrecking ball and revived by a determined group of community volunteers.  Sweet vindication for their efforts?  We think so.

Campanelli Stadium to Host Baseball Beanpot Tournament

PRESS RELEASE- The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced on Thursday that the Baseball Beanpot Tournament will return to Campanelli Stadium in 2010. The teams from Boston College, Harvard, Northeastern and UMass will participate in the two-day event.

Running Back Kevin Faulk and Patriots Return to Campanelli

PRESS RELEASE – New England Patriots’ running back Kevin Faulk is bringing his friends and teammates back to Campanelli Stadium, home of the Brockton Rox, on Saturday, May 15 for the 4th Annual Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball Game, benefiting the United Way. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Brockton Rox Rescued, Under New Management

Was there ever any doubt that the Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox would be back for the 2010 season after the team fell behind on rent payments?  Not at all.  It was announced Friday that a new management team led by field manager Chris Carminucci has taken over business operations of the Rox and will invest as necessary to get the team back in the black.  The Carminucci group includes local businessman Jack Shields, actor Bill Murray, who was a member of the original team, and a few other partners.  Read more here.

Brockton Rox to Return?

There is still question about the future of the Brockton Rox after reports that the franchise is having financial difficulties, including a hefty lease payment that has gone unpaid.  However, we remain skeptical that the Rox are on the brink of not returning in 2010.  View video here.